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Poppies in bloom

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Nature & Wildlife

With so much of Dorset designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty it's no surprise that there are a number of great wildlife and nature courses on offer.

Take part in courses being run by some of Dorset's RSPB sanctuaries. RSPB Arne, RSPB Radipole Lake and RSPB Lodmoor give you the chance to see some of Dorset's wildlife in its natural surroundings.There are always a number of courses running that allow you to make the most of the natural environment, whether its basket weaving or woodland workshops. Highway Farm the Kingcombe Centre, the Fine Foundation Marine Centre and Walford Mill Crafts provide extensive events throughout the year that give you the chance to learn new skills and crafts.

The Dorset Wildlife Trust also runs plenty of walks, talks and volunteer days for you to get involved in and enjoy Dorset's rich wildlife.

For more courses and events use the search box and search Nature/Green Events under type.

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Weymouth Kite Festival

Weymouth Kite Festival

We are delighted to confirm that the annual flying festival in Weymouth will be going ahead this year during the traditional May Bank Holiday weekend...

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  1. Snowdrop Weekends at Forde Abbey

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    Snowdrop Weekends at Forde Abbey

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    Show/Display

    Chard

    SNOWDROP WEEKENDS 2012. Every Saturday and Sunday in February 2012 will see a glorious carpet of Snowdrops, the flower that the poet Wordsworth called the venturous harbinger of Spring.

    Venue

    Forde Abbey and Gardens, West Dorset

    Dates

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    4 Feb 2012 To 5 Feb 2012
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    11 Feb 2012 To 12 Feb 2012
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    18 Feb 2012 To 19 Feb 2012
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    25 Feb 2012 To 26 Feb 2012
  2. view from St Catherine's Hill, Christchurch

    History Talks with Michael A Hodges, MA

    Type

    Talk or Lecture

    CHRISTCHURCH

    A variety of interesting historical talks about Christchurch which can be tailored to your interests. Talks can include; Prehistoric Christchurch; Roman & Saxon Christchurch; Christchurch Castle; Smuggling at Christchurch & Poole Bays; Christchurch in World War II; Ghosts at Christchurch; Local...

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2012 To 31 Dec 2012
  3. Crocus Week at Forde Abbey

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    Crocus Week at Forde Abbey

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    Show/Display

    Chard

    CROCUS WEEK. March will see abundant crocuses in the Gardens: beautiful jewels, glowing in the grass, lifting the spirits and holding promise for the year to come.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Mar 2012 To 11 Mar 2012
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    RSPB Events Dec & Jan

    Type

    Participatory Event

    Ryan House, Wareham

    RSPB Dorset events Dec 2011 and Jan 2012

    Sat 1 October - Sat 31 March
    Picture Arne photo contest
    Capture your favourite part of this stunning nature
    reserve and enter our free photography competition.
    This year there are 3 categories: Wildlife, People and
    Landscape. Full information at www...

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2011 To 31 Mar 2012
  5. Wildlife Walk to Ware

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    Wildlife Walk to Ware

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    Guided Walk

    Lyme Regis

    Join the RSPB for a FREE guided walk starting outside the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis. Head up out of the town towards Ware Cliffs to see what wildlife we can find, from spring migrants and drumming woodpeckers to wild flowers, insects and mammals. Show your walk ticket to Aroma Coffee House...

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2012 To 1 Apr 2012
  6. Plant Fair

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    Plant Fair

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    Fete/Fair

    Chard

    PLANT FAIR. Hundreds of plants and garden sundries to choose from. The perfect place to find inspiration for your own garden

    Venue

    Forde Abbey and Gardens, West Dorset

    Dates

    From:
    4 Mar 2012 To 4 Mar 2012
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    Add Guided Fossil Hunting Walks - Lyme Bay to your Itinerary

    Guided Fossil Hunting Walks - Lyme Bay

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    Guided Walk

    LYME REGIS

    Guided fossil walks with Brandon Lennon every Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday. Times vary according to the tide. Booking advisable. Private walks can be booked on other days and times.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2012 To 31 Dec 2012
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    Coastal Voices

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    Performance

    Through new compositions by Marc Yeats, John Surman, Billy Bragg and John K Miles, Coastal Voices aims to examine how our geology shapes our environment while, at the same time, raising the aspirations and standards of local choirs.

    Coastal Voices is delivered by Lighthouse Poole in partnership...

    Dates

    From:
    27 Jul 2012 To 27 Jul 2012
  9. 2012 Jurassic Coast Earth Festival

    2012 Jurassic Coast Earth Festival

    Type

    Festival

    Friday 4 May - Sunday 9 September 2012

    Jurassic Coast Earth Festival is a celebration of England’s only natural World Heritage Site. Embracing our shared global heritage, it brings together an exciting 4 month programme of events, activities and exhibitions across the 95-mile Jurassic coastline...

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2012 To 8 Sep 2012
  10. Knoll Gardens

    Knoll Gardens - Free Open Days

    Type

    Participatory Event

    Hampreston, Nr Wimborne

    The free open days at Knoll Gardens are being held to promote the Knoll Gardens Foundation, a charity set up to secure the long-term future of the gardens and promote sustainable gardening.

    Alongside enjoying the glorious grasses, birds and butterflies, open day visitors will also be able to...

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    From:
    30 Mar 2012 To 30 Mar 2012
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    27 Apr 2012 To 27 Apr 2012
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    25 May 2012 To 25 May 2012
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    29 Jun 2012 To 29 Jun 2012
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    27 Jul 2012 To 27 Jul 2012
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    31 Aug 2012 To 31 Aug 2012
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    28 Sep 2012 To 28 Sep 2012
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    26 Oct 2012 To 26 Oct 2012
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    30 Nov 2012 To 30 Nov 2012